Drake University - College of Pharmacy

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DESCRIPTION
Drake University is a private and independent major university located on a campus in Des Moines, the state capital of Iowa. Approximately 5000 students are enrolled in the six colleges and schools of the University: the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences; the Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, and Education.
- The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences enrolls approximately 300 students in its two year pre-pharmacy and 450 students in its four-year professional Pharm.D. program.
- A variety of resources for study, student services and student organizations are available on campus. Some student services available include: a career center, a student counseling center, a student health service, an academic assistance office, an international student center, and computer labs.
- All full-time students must live in the Drake University residence halls during any period of university enrollment occurring within two years following their high school graduation. .
- Exceptions to this requirement are granted if the student is married, lives at home, or lives with a relative of his or her immediate family..
- The University maintains seven coeducational residence halls. An apartment building is available for married students, single parents and nontraditional students. .
- In addition, each room is linked to Drake's state-of-the-art telecommunication system.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
| Courses | | Sem Hrs | |
| English Composition | | 6 | |
| Inorganic Chemistry | | 8 | |
| Organic Chemistry | | 8 | |
| Biology | | 8 | |
| Microbiology | | 3 | |
| Calculus | | 4 | |
| Statistics | | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | | 3 | |
| Computer Tools | | 3 | |
| History Elective | | 6 | |
| Art, Multicultural Electives | | 6 | |
| Other Electives | | 3 | |
Admission to the College is coordinated through the office of admissions. - The in the state of Iowa is not a requirement for admission.
- High school seniors may apply for admission to the preprofessional program.
- Admission is selective and takes into consideration the complete record of a candidate, including class rank, courses taken, grade-point average and ACT or SAT test scores.
- Students may also enter into the Pharm.D. program after completing two years of coursework at another institution.
- Admission of students at this point is highly competitive and the number of students admitted for any year is dependent upon the space available. Placement in the curriculum is determined at the time of admission. Students may apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Sciences program at the junior level providing the required courses are completed.
- Admitted undergraduate students at Drake University may earn college credit by examination through five programs: the CEEB Advanced Placement Program and the College Level Examination (CLEP) Program.
Admitted Student Profile
2006 - Average: 3.34
- Range: 18-26
- Admitted-Ratio: 8:1
ADDRESS
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
800-44-DRAKE or 515-271-3181
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